Drill tower

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A drill tower in Cricklade, England Cricklade Fire Station drill tower, Bath Road - geograph.org.uk - 2214848.jpg
A drill tower in Cricklade, England
A drill tower (left) resembling high-rise buildings, next to Lau Fau Shan Fire Station in Lau Fau Shan, Hong Kong Lau Fau Shan Fire Station Cum Ambulance Depot.jpg
A drill tower (left) resembling high-rise buildings, next to Lau Fau Shan Fire Station in Lau Fau Shan, Hong Kong

A drill tower is a tower and training facility for firefighters. It is usually built within a fire station facility for routine exercises and training. [1] The drill tower is typically a multi-level structure simulating high-rise buildings. Heights vary by location.

Towers can help firefighters deal with real-life situations, including running upstairs with heavy equipment, using rope and safety nets, and operating a fire engine in a confined space.

Towers are usually accessible only by stairs and ladders, but in Hong Kong, the one in Kai Tak Fire Station is built with a lift for disabled. [2]

See also

References

  1. Pickard, Quentin (2005). The architects' handbook. Wiley-Blackwell. p. 9. ISBN   1-4051-3505-0.
  2. "Kai Tak Fire Station - BEAM Plus Online Exhibition". greenbuilding.hkgbc.org.hk. Retrieved 2025-09-23.